Through dietary and lifestyle changes, one can potentially slow down the aging process by increasing telomerase activity levels in the body. Telomerase is an enzyme that helps rebuild telomeres, the end caps of chromosomes, and longer telomeres are associated with younger cells. A study found that making improvements in diet, supplements and lifestyle for just 3 months increased telomerase activity levels in men with prostate cancer by 29.84%. Lifestyle factors like managing stress, regular exercise, meditation and following a whole foods diet can help reduce disease risk and extend one's lifespan. Increasing intake of certain foods, herbs and supplements may also help boost telomerase activity levels and slow aging.

1. Anti Aging Through Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine by Alfred A. Costanza, Ph.D., C.T.N, C.P.T., C.N.C, CN FOREVER YOUNG

2. Can we slow down the aging process? aging process?

3. Mmmm? Let’s ask Dr. Al

4. The answer to this question is a resounding YES due to the recent discovery of an important enzyme Telomerase. Dr. Elizabeth Blackburn received the  Nobel prize in 2009 for discovering Telomerase.

5. Telomerase is an enzyme that helps to rebuild the end caps of our chromosomes known as telomeres. Chromosomes are the package for DNA and our genes.

6. “ Telomere length has emerged as a prognostic indicator of disease risk, progression, and premature mortality in humans. Shortened telomeres are a precursor to the initiation of many types of cancer and are predictive of increased risk of bladder, head and neck, lung and renal-cell cancers; poor clinical outcomes in breast and colorectal cancer; recurrence of prostate cancer in patients undergoing radical prostatectomy; and decreased survival in patients with coronary heart disease and infectious disease.”

7. “ Cellular aging, or senescence , is the process by which a cell becomes old and dies. It is due to the shortening of chromosomal telomeres to the point that the chromosome reaches a critical length. Cellular aging is analogous to a wind up clock. If the clock stays wound, a cell becomes immortal and constantly produces new cells. If the clock winds down, the cell stops producing new cells and dies (referred to as the Hayflick limit). Our cells are constantly aging. Being able to make the body's cells live forever certainly creates some exciting possibilities. Telomerase research could therefore yield important discoveries related to the aging process.”

8. Can telomerase activity be increased by improvements in diet and lifestyle? Published in the November 2008 issue of Lancet Oncology, Dr. Dean Ornish's latest research on the effects of dietary and lifestyle changes in 30 men with prostate cancer, suggests the answer is "Yes!" telomerase activity in these men increased 29.84% within just 3 months of making significant, yet simple, changes in diet, vitamin supplements and lifestyle.

9. So let me get this straight. Through dietary and lifestyle changes, I can maybe slow down the aging process?

10. So what can you do to reduce your risk for disease and extend your life Span? Manage Stress Exercise Meditation

11. Whole food diet lots Vegetables, fruits and whole grains Low sugar Low refined flour Low fat (10% suggested)

13. It’s funny you should ask! Based upon documented research the following is what I’ve discovered. The herb Astragalus Vitamin B12, C, D, E and selenium Omega 3 fish oil Soy isoflavones Genistein Resveratrol and more!

14. I am presently creating my own custom formula So stay tuned!

15. Shall we finish with a little educational video? educational video?

17. Thank you! Forever Young Forever Young

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